Joseph H. James

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Joseph H. James (14037407), Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Gunner of a B-26 Medium Bomber in the 440th Bombardment Squadron, 319th Bombardment Group (M), TWELFTH Air Force, while participating in a bombing mission on 11 July 1943, against enemy targets in the North African Theater of Operations. The personal courage and devotion to duty displayed by Staff Sergeant James on this occasion have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 12th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.